Crazy Stupid College Idea.

"G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3" (gbodyman)
09/06/2016 at 18:25 • Filed to: None

Old Class C RV off of Craigslist as living quarters. It has a big enough kitchen to be practical, and I can solve the wi-fi solution by getting Teksavvy Sky Fi Titanium 10 with unlimited bandwidth. Considering the average rent for a one-bedroom in the area I’m looking at is $1k/mo, and then the cost of furnishing the place, doesn’t it just make sense?

DISCUSSION (65)

duurtlang > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
09/06/2016 at 18:28

I’d get a bigger one though. Is there a considerable difference in price?

lone_liberal > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
09/06/2016 at 18:29

Kinja'd!!!

The old Trapper John, M.D. solution, eh? Fine enough if you have some place to park it, and hook up power, water and sewage. You’ll also need some lawn chairs for the roof.

OPPOsaurus WRX > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
09/06/2016 at 18:29

How are you going to play beruit in a place that small? I’m disappointed in Your colleging

just-a-scratch > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
09/06/2016 at 18:31

You may run into problems living the mobile lifestyle unless you have a good place to keep it. Many municipalities will deal with extended street parking by ticketing and towing. You would also need frequent pumpout/dumping of wastewater, and fill up with fresh water.

Heating for an RV can be inefficient and inconsistent.

Then there are higher instances of break-ins for vehicles than traditional living quarters.

All of these are problems that can be solved, but most people find if they can go through with all it takes to do that, they’re better off in a more traditional living situation.

May you have the best of luck in your housing.

shop-teacher > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
09/06/2016 at 18:34

I considered this in college myself, but there are two problems I could not solve. Where are you going to empty the black tank? And the bigger problem, where are you going to park it? I assure you neighbors and police will not turn a blind eye to some dude living in an RV on the street.

The Lurktastic Opponaught > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
09/06/2016 at 18:35

I’d always vote for more space. You might have to sacrifice polish for square footage, though.

Kinja'd!!!

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > just-a-scratch
09/06/2016 at 18:35

Believe it or not, I’ve come up with cost-effective solutions for all of those issues. I’m more than willing to put up with the PITA-factor as long as I’m saving money.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > duurtlang
09/06/2016 at 18:37

Not really between Class Cs, but Class As are much more. In a 25 foot, I’d get a bathroom, pretty much a full kitchen, all the tanks, a living space, heat, a/c, and several beds to choose from.

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
09/06/2016 at 18:38

Dorms

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > lone_liberal
09/06/2016 at 18:38

I have solutions for parking, water, and sewage, all of which are fairly inexpensive.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > OPPOsaurus WRX
09/06/2016 at 18:40

You think I’d have money for alcohol?

Kinja'd!!!

Urambo Tauro > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
09/06/2016 at 18:43

Is that pic just to convey the idea, or is that the actual one you’re considering?

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
09/06/2016 at 18:43

What happens if your house breaks down? Will it be your only vehicle?

vicali > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
09/06/2016 at 18:43

Not worth the hassle, although a friend of mine went through first year pilot school at YLW living in one just north of the airport..

Working in local government has taught me a lot about zoning and bylaws.. sometimes the common way is the easiest.

My bro went through OUC about the same time I was in college, he got the one bedroom basement suite in the mission and I lived in Res.

I made a lot more friend, exes, and had a fun time - he got gooder grades.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > Urambo Tauro
09/06/2016 at 18:44

Just to convey the idea.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap
09/06/2016 at 18:45

50cc scooter, babyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!

lone_liberal > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
09/06/2016 at 18:45

Then, if you think you can keep warm, I don’t know why it wouldn’t work. I’m not saying you might not hate it after a month, or that it might end up costing more than you think, or that the roof won’t leak, plumbing go out, etc. etc. but you’re young and in college. That’s when doing dumb things that are fun and unique is the best.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch
09/06/2016 at 18:47

Roommates, insurance, campus life, etc.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
09/06/2016 at 18:48

Don’t you live in Canada?

Audio Tachometer > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
09/06/2016 at 18:48

Give it the full Shia Labeouf and just do it. Take a gander at this kid who did it:

https://fittish.deadspin.com/sweet-life-a-v…

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > vicali
09/06/2016 at 18:48

BC sucks for that, but there are places in Ontario where you can do it easily and economically.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap
09/06/2016 at 18:49

Yeah, so?

OPPOsaurus WRX > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
09/06/2016 at 18:50

U spent it all on pot didn’t you

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
09/06/2016 at 18:52

Winter with a scooter and a possibly leaky RV.

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
09/06/2016 at 18:53

Only one of those things is bad...

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch
09/06/2016 at 18:56

Nah. Roommates blow. Ones you can’t choose blow especially hard.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > lone_liberal
09/06/2016 at 18:56

You can always put on more blankets to keep warm.

1111111111111111111111 > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
09/06/2016 at 18:57

If you’re a tidy person do it. You’ll need a place to hook it up, but it should be cheaper than rent. Your neighbors will likely not be the best though.

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To
09/06/2016 at 18:59

I guess I had good luck, my first roommate was a good guy. After him I was roommates with my friend for 4 years.

WRXforScience > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
09/06/2016 at 19:00

I’ve hauled “grey water” and “black water” enough times while camping to know that I’d never want to live in an RV (and camping is best done in a cabin or rented house).

Get some roommates, $1k per month split 4 ways is only $250 and you can make that selling your blood (I was getting $60-$80 US, so like $500CAN, a week donating twice a week (each donation takes 1.5-3hrs) and you don’t have to pay taxes (at least in Murica). Only downside is that you can’t drink for the 24hrs before donating, but if you set your schedule right that means you are free to drink Thursday-Sunday.

lone_liberal > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
09/06/2016 at 19:02

True enough for when you’re sleeping but always being cold can get old, and then there are the pipes to worry about freezing. Still, like I said, you’re young. If you can’t do things like this now, when can you?

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > OPPOsaurus WRX
09/06/2016 at 19:02

I never had it in the first place.

Kinja'd!!!

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch
09/06/2016 at 19:03

I can insure a Class C and a brand new CB300F for less than my Crown Vic.

Flyboy is FAA certified insane > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
09/06/2016 at 19:04

One of my friends is doing almost exactly this. He bought a 24' trailer for like $10k and is living in a nice ish trailer park for about $200 a month.

It’s perfect for him and his wife.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap
09/06/2016 at 19:04

I’ll be fine.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
09/06/2016 at 19:05

Well.... Bundle up. I’ll loan you a blanket if you need it.

Under_Score > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
09/06/2016 at 19:05

Just stay in an on campus dorm. It’ll be a lot easier. They’re pretty nice now; a lot of them have their own bathrooms and the bedrooms are individual.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > lone_liberal
09/06/2016 at 19:08

Exactly.

OPPOsaurus WRX > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
09/06/2016 at 19:08

Welcome to the club.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > WRXforScience
09/06/2016 at 19:10

I think I’m good. Having blood drawn makes me a complete asshole for the rest of the day, and I seem to attract a special kind of crazy.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > 1111111111111111111111
09/06/2016 at 19:10

I have certain solutions.

1111111111111111111111 > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
09/06/2016 at 19:12

Also if you’re parking at a friend’s or something lots of city’s have ordinances against it. You might make it a bit, but months or years and you might find yourself in a pickle.

Jayhawk Jake > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To
09/06/2016 at 19:12

Eh. Even if you get a bad one you’ll make friends in the dorm and spend most of your time with them. One of my best friends in college had a nightmare of a roommate but a net good because he hung out with us instead.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > Under_Score
09/06/2016 at 19:13

I think I’d honestly go insane if I had to share a common living space with strangers.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > 1111111111111111111111
09/06/2016 at 19:14

Oh yeah, absolutely. I’ll be moving around fairly frequently and I’ll be constantly checking the bylaws.

Under_Score > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
09/06/2016 at 19:17

You’re supposed to connect with them through text and social media before move in. Some dorm relationships are good, while some are bad. It’s a mixed bag. My sister’s in college and has had mixed experiences.

cluelessk > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
09/06/2016 at 19:19

Girl friend had a great dorm. Think it ran about $800/month. Plus the included meal plan.

Had her own bathroom with shower. The outer wall was a huge window and she had decent view of campus.

I don’t even go to school but I would love a place like that.

Frenchlicker > Under_Score
09/06/2016 at 19:21

Unless it's part of the scholarship wouldn't they end up with the same problem except with the added bit of paying interest on it for 30 years?

Frenchlicker > cluelessk
09/06/2016 at 19:21

That is incredibly cheap.

cluelessk > Frenchlicker
09/06/2016 at 19:31

Might be cause it was Summer. For 2 semester it was under 10k CAD.

Up here it’s almost impossible to rack up the student loan debt like they do in the States.

EDIT - I lied. Still cheap.

Single Room (with private washroom) including mandatory Meal Plan

$11.737.00 - Single room with a 10 meals per week meal plan (including $500 FoodBucks)
$12,107.00 - Single room with a 15 meals per week meal plan (including $500 FoodBucks)
$12,261.00 - Single room with a 7 days unlimited meal plan (including $125 FoodBucks)

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > Under_Score
09/06/2016 at 19:33

Even if I like the people, I still think I’d rather not be hospitalized if I didn’t have to be.

tromoly > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
09/06/2016 at 19:34

G_Body_Man in four years:

Kinja'd!!!

jimz > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch
09/06/2016 at 19:37

I see three bad things.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > cluelessk
09/06/2016 at 19:39

I guess it’s a little different when you have virtually no currently liquid assets.

Boxer_4 > Jayhawk Jake
09/06/2016 at 19:57

Nah, find campus SAE club: make friends there, get access to machine shop.

SAE friends > Dorm friends.

Jayhawk Jake > Boxer_4
09/06/2016 at 20:07

Por que no los dos?

Frenchlicker > cluelessk
09/06/2016 at 20:43

Is that per semester? I guess it's apples to oranges when compared to renting a regular place. Except on the base level of having a place to live.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
09/06/2016 at 22:37

I thought so too. I never had to share anything. But now I’m here, my roommate is cool, we got put in a 3-person jumbo-room with only 2 people, and life is swell.

ranwhenparked > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
09/06/2016 at 23:48

I’d say the hardest part would be finding a place to park it. A lot of campgrounds don’t want long term tenants, and mobile home parks can be $400+ a month, and also don’t really allow RVs.

It has been done before, though. I think Stanford had an on-campus RV park for several decades, but cleared it out in the ‘90s to make way for new construction.

BayAreaMiataBoi > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
09/09/2016 at 01:25

I lived in a 20.5-foot fully-self-contained Minnie Winnie for about a year, because I did not want any roomies for a while.
I parked it right next to work, and had a 20-step commute to real showers and a real kitchen that made it work well. . .
I took one shower in it (and I recall that a visitor took one, too), and I cooked quite a few simple meals in it.
Highlights: You are mobile. Lock the fridge and put +every loose thing+ away, and you are good to go for the weekend.
Lowlights: Every time you move it, you will stress and break seals, and shake things apart. The stove header shook loose on mine, spewing stinky gas everywhere inside. And when your ‘fridge locks(!) fail, the quart of milk on the carpet means that you have an +immediate+ carpetectomy to do NOW, and then a new carpet install after you have dried out the interior. You have to fill up the propane tanks and empty the holding tank frequently. Mine had a caved-in aluminum roof from people walking on it, and every time it rained, water would pour down the lowest inside wall (that was the deal-killer for me). If you are prone to nightmare scenarios, YOU HAVE NO NEIGHBORS.
‘Nuff said. I’m glad that I had the experience, and I’m glad I don’t live in one any more.

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > sm70- why not Duesenberg?
09/13/2016 at 22:22

Try being in a 2 person room with 3 people. Talk about no room.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback
09/13/2016 at 22:23

Ouch. That must absolutely suck. Do you at least get along?

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > sm70- why not Duesenberg?
09/13/2016 at 22:26

For the most part. One of my room mates is rarely around and another is a hs friend so we’re chill. It’s kept mostly clean enough but having 3 people’s worth of stuff in a small room is difficult.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback
09/13/2016 at 22:28

Yeah, I can’t relate but I sympathize with you.

What school are you at?

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > sm70- why not Duesenberg?
09/13/2016 at 23:57

Yeah, it’s not an easy situation to deal with but I gotta.

SUNY Canton, state technical college. Studying automotive technology to work on them cars.